Westport Flotilla says thanks to The Cedars

DARTMOUTH — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Westport Flotilla 6-18 recently marked a change of command at a special meeting hosted by The Cedars, an assisted living community in Dartmouth.

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Posted Feb. 10, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Posted Feb. 10, 2013 at 12:01 AM

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DARTMOUTH — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Westport Flotilla 6-18 recently marked a change of command at a special meeting hosted by The Cedars, an assisted living community in Dartmouth.

According to a news release, the outgoing flotilla commander and incoming flotilla commander presented an award of appreciation to management members of The Cedars facility.

The Cedars has supported the mission of Coast Guard Auxiliary-Westport Flotilla 6-18 for more than nine years, providing the organization with meeting facilities as well as support services, the release said.

During the ceremony at The Cedars Flotilla 6-18 Past Commander and current Division 6 Vice Commander Marshall A. Ronco, and new Flotilla Commander Thomas Chamberlin were among those in attendance.

In appreciation for their support, The Cedars representatives received an engraved ship's model of the US Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle along with an awards certificate.

Accepting the award on behalf of The Cedars were Helena Silva, executive director; Jennifer Gelinas, program director and liaison to Flotilla 6-18; and Lisa Haupt, marketing director.

Ronco thanked all the flotilla members for their work and noted in the release that "The Cedars has not only opened their facilities to us for our monthly meetings but has provided support for special events as well. I am truly grateful to The Cedars for their community spirit and support of our auxiliary mission during my tenure as Flotilla Commander. The Cedars is our home base."

Westport Flotilla 6-18 meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month; meetings are held at The Cedars, 628 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth.

All interested boaters are welcome to attend a monthly meeting as a guest to explore auxiliary membership possibilities. For more information visit www.USCGAuxWestport.org

For more information on The Cedars, visit http://thecedarsassistedliving.com